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      University of Michigan

      High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Resilience, Organizational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Dealing With Ambiguity, Proactivity, Communication Strategies, Business Risk Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Communication

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Lower Intermediate B1.1

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

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      214 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Marketing Mix Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Marketing Channel, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Advertising, Media Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Media Strategy, Retail Store Operations, Conflict Management

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, File Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      New York University

      Climate Change and Human Rights

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Case Law, Environmental Laws, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation, Legal Proceedings, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Litigation and Civil Justice, Trend Analysis

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe

      Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Arbitration, Environmental Laws, Case Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Labor Relations, Tax, Tax Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Business, Contract Management, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Proofreading, Public Relations, Stakeholder Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs, Content Management, Web Content, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Content Management Systems, Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Content Strategy, Report Writing, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Generative AI

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      SAP Business Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Business Process Modeling, Risk Analysis, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Management, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Requirements Elicitation, Process Design, Requirements Management, Business Process, Process Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, Business Systems Analysis, Business Risk Management, Gap Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Requirements

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Water Quality, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Mechanics, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Prompt Engineering, Education Software and Technology, ChatGPT, Instructional Design, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Persona Development, Professional Development

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Desarrollador front-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Unix Commands, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Generative AI Primer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Large Language Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Human Machine Interfaces, Natural Language Processing

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

    • High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis: University of Michigan
    • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • Marketing Mix Fundamentals: IE Business School
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
    • European Business Law: Doing Business in Europe: Lund University
    • Microsoft Public Relations and Communications Associate: Microsoft
    • SAP Business Analyst: SAP
    • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Generative AI as a Learning Design Partner: University of Michigan

    Why Learn Social Work?

    Social work is a practice-based profession focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities through challenges like poverty, mental health, and social inequality. It blends advocacy, communication, and problem-solving to promote well-being and social justice. Learning social work can prepare you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, education, policy, and human services.

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